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This episode discusses five ways to live on your own terms based on the philosophy of Diogenes.

In this podcast we will be talking about 5 ways to live on your own terms from the philosophy of Diogenes. Diogenes was a 4th-century philosopher and the most famous face of Cynicism. So here are 5 ways to live on your own terms from the philosophy of Diogenes. 01. Deface the Currency 02. Practice Autarkeia 03. Be brutally honest 04. Be Shameless 05. Practice Askēsis Hope you enjoyed this podcast and find these insights on how to live on your own terms helpful. Diogenes was a 4th-century philosopher and the most famous face of Cynicism. Today, "cynical" means being negative, but the original Cynics, named after the Greek word for “dog-like”, believing that happiness came from living "according to nature." This meant stripping away rules, status, and the material needs society forces on us today. He practiced this himself, famously living in a ceramic jar, eating simple lentils, and even throwing away his only bowl when he saw a child drinking from their hands. His radical freedom was put to the test when he was captured by pirates and sold at a slave auction. While other captives wept, Diogenes mocked the pirates for not "fattening him up" for a better price. On the auction…

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